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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 729.53 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 729.53 and 329.59 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 729.53 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/729.53 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 729.53 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 240,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,443.09/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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